Drawing from over 30 years of lending experience, we help small and medium-size businesses achieve big goals. Certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), we provide growing businesses long-term, fixed rate financing for as little as 10% down.

We help strengthen communities by retaining, expanding and attracting businesses to Hamilton County, Ohio. Through coordination of resources, financing, and incentives; we provide expert technical assistance to those seeking to invest or grow in the area.

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MARCH 12, 2018 Reversal Equities recovered, as President Trump modified his tariff proposals to possibly exempt key US allies. Additional strength was provided by an upbeat jobs report that had no reservations and helped the S&P 500 improve by 3.5% on the week. The Non-Farm Payroll number of 313,000 was significantly above consensus, with the...

The HCDC Business Center is the longest-running startup incubator in Ohio. It has been providing business coaching, educational programming, and below market rent for the startup community since 1989. One of its earlier graduate companies is now gearing up to celebrate its 25th anniversary on May 19, 2018. Maverick Corporation was founded in 1993 at...

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“Working with HCDC has been very easy. I can always call Angie [Loan Officer Angela Howard] with any questions. She even gave me her personal cell number for me to reach her when she was out of the office. Most people have heard of the SBA, but without them, the bank won’t come in, and you won’t get state and local investment.”

Kenny McNuttMadTree Brewing Partner, SBA 504 Loan Borrower

“The Business Center is Greater Cincinnati’s greatest entrepreneurial asset. The incubation program gave me the foundation and the encouragement that I needed to succeed.”

Thomas ReedFounder Intrexon Corp., 2004 Business Center Graduate

“HCDC was able to take our strategic concept and support our efforts to bring it to life through tactical execution, from working with vendors and business owners to coordinating key partner meetings. Their involvement was a key to our success!”

Beth RobinsonPresident & CEO of the Uptown Consortium, Inc., and HCDC Board Member

Latest News

MARCH 12, 2018 Reversal Equities recovered, as President Trump modified his tariff proposals to possibly exempt key US allies. Additional strength was provided by an upbeat jobs report that had no reservations and helped the S&P 500 improve by 3.5% on the week. The Non-Farm Payroll number of 313,000 was significantly above consensus, with the...

The HCDC Business Center is the longest-running startup incubator in Ohio. It has been providing business coaching, educational programming, and below market rent for the startup community since 1989. One of its earlier graduate companies is now gearing up to celebrate its 25th anniversary on May 19, 2018. Maverick Corporation was founded in 1993 at...

The HCDC Business Center is proud to announce two more companies will graduate its program and stay in the southwest Ohio region. MobilTek Consulting, a reseller of laptops and tablets, will be moving to 9902 Carver Rd. in Blue Ash. ReddyCare, a medical product design firm, will relocate to West Chester. With these graduations, that...